minnesota, finally cracks a swarming redskins defense. wade wilson with the pump fake. then 23 yards downfield to a wide-open leo lewis, we're tied at 7. late second quarter, dexter manley is the man bringing down wilson in skins territory. knocking the vikings out of field goal range. one of eight sacks on the day for the burgundy and gold. >> they felt i was a weak link. that's great. because i think that that motivates me. i think there was no question i had to rise to the occasion. but the whole football team played great. i think we made the big plays. >> a lot of times i was getting off the ball quicker than my man, because he couldn't hear the cadence. all i was doing is looking down the line and i could see the ball being snapped and i would take off then. the 12 men really made a difference. the fans were great. >> reporter: the "d" sets up the offense in the third quarter. wilson's pass is deflected. kaufman brings it in. skins turn it into a field goal and a 10-7 lead. >> anytime you make a play in a championship game, or any championship game, it stands out.